Live Polling Research Articles

Public value and digital health: The example of guiding values in the national digital health strategy of France.

In the WHO European Region, 44 of 53 reporting Member States (MS) have a national digital health strategy (NDHS) or policy. Their formulation is heterogenous and evolving and should best reflect public common interest. This research aims to explore how a public value approach improves the relevance of digital health policies and services, increasing their capacity to better serve the diverse range of societal interests. It utilises the guiding values within the French NDHS as an example before discussing other digital health policies such as the European Heath Data Space. Three homogenous focus group discussions were conducted in November and December 2023. Each focus group separately gathered distinct stakeholders: public clients, health professionals, private sector. 19 participants were included in the study. Data collection comprised live polling and semi-structured discussion. Results were analysed considering the pre-defined stakeholder groups and the values discussed during the study. Findings reveal both technical and cultural challenges in digital health that highlight the need for adaptable frameworks across different contexts. Stakeholder insights informed a framework classifying public values into democratic and managerial categories, suggesting themes that may be relevant to digital health strategies in other national and regional settings. Public value is discussed as a multidimensional concept, and the plurality of its perceptions give basis for tailored approaches to serve different value-beneficiaries comprehensively. We propose this values-based approach as a systematic model for supra-, sub-, and national scales and additional policy topics, beyond digital health strategies. The study suggests that using a public value lens considering multiple perceptions is valuable for advancing digital health policy in a responsible and ethical manner. Such an approach could promote wider governance of and adoption of digital health. To evolve the framework, application in multiple and large ecosystems at different levels should be considered.

Enhancing trauma-informed care for older veterans: clinician perspectives on trauma practices and curricular needs

ABSTRACT Trauma-informed care is mandated in long-term care settings in the United States; however, little is known about clinicians’ perspectives on trauma-informed care educational needs. To address this gap, we gathered responses to closed- and open-ended questions from two samples who work with older adults: (1) hospice and palliative care staff (N = 279) completing a recurring bi-annual survey, and (2) clinicians from diverse settings (N = 242) responding to live polling during a Veterans Affairs (VA) national webinar. Results of qualitative and quantitative analysis revealed that both routinely screened for trauma history or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Hospice and palliative care clinicians reported the least confidence in recognizing trauma and responding to trauma disclosures, while one-fifth of VA clinicians reported hesitancy to assess trauma history. Hospice and palliative staff were more confident in their knowledge of effects of trauma and applying the trauma-informed principle of “respect.” Both groups expressed interest in additional training, specifically videos, case examples, toolkits, and attention to organizational and personal impacts of working with those with PTSD, aligning with SAMHSA recommendations. Findings identified focal areas for trauma-informed care curriculum; however, future work should fully assess current practices and gaps to inform practical, case-based, and self-efficacy focused curriculum development.

Twitch Data in Health Promotion Research: Protocol for a Case Study Exploring COVID-19 Vaccination Views Among Young People.

Social media platforms have emerged as a useful channel for health promotion communication, offering different channels to reach targeted populations. For example, social media has recently been used to disseminate information about COVID-19 vaccination across various demographics. Traditional modes of health communication such as television, health events, and newsletters may not reach all groups within a community. Health communications for younger generations are increasingly disseminated through social media to reflect key information sources. This paper explores a social media gaming platform as an alternative way to reach young people in health promotion research. This protocol study aimed to pilot-test the potential of Twitch, a live streaming platform initially designed for video gaming, to conduct health promotion research with young people. We used COVID-19 vaccination as a topical case study that was recommended by Australian health authorities at the time of the research. The research team worked with a Twitch Account Manager to design and test a case study within the guidelines and ethics protocols required by Twitch, identify suitable streamers to approach and establish a protocol for conducting research on the platform. This involved conducting a poll to initiate discussion about COVID-19 vaccination, monitoring the chat in 3 live Twitch sessions with 2 streamers to pilot the protocol, and briefly analyze Twitch chat logs to observe the range of response types that may be acquired from this methodology. The Twitch streams provided logs and videos on demand that were derived from the live session. These included demographics of viewers, chat logs, and polling results. The results of the poll showed a range of engagement in health promotion for the case study topic: the majority of participants had received their vaccination by the time of the poll; however, there was still a proportion that had not received their vaccination yet or had decided to not be vaccinated. Analysis of the Twitch chat logs demonstrated a range of both positive and negative themes regarding health promotion for the case study topic. This included irrelevant comments, misinformation (compared to health authority information at the time of this study), comedic and conspiracy responses, as well as vaccine status, provaccine comments, and vaccine-hesitant comments. This study developed and tested a protocol for using Twitch data for health promotion research with young people. With live polling, open text discussion between participants and immediate responses to questions, Twitch can be used to collect both quantitative and qualitative research data from demographics that use social media. The platform also presents some challenges when engaging with independent streamers and sensitive health topics. This study provides an initial protocol for future researchers to use and build on. RR1-10.2196/48641.

Reflections on the 1980s and After: An Interview by Pamela Riney-Kehrberg with Paul Lasley and David Ostendorf, February 24, 2022

Paul lasley and david ostendorf were crucial participants in Iowa's response to the Farm Crisis of the 1980s. Paul Lasley had just finished his PhD and a postdoc in rural sociology at the University of Missouri when he came to Iowa State University. He worked on many projects that helped farmers cope with the decade's troubles, and often mediated between competing groups in his position with Iowa State Cooperative Extension. He was the founding editor of the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll, which gathered important evidence of the effects of the crisis at the ground level. Rev. David Ostendorf came to Iowa as part of the advocacy group Rural America. He arrived thinking he would be working on rural housing issues, but quickly found himself working with embattled farmers. When Rural America dissolved, he founded and headed PrairieFire, one of the decade's most important activist agricultural organizations, which demanded and provided aid to distressed farmers. Lasley has recently retired after forty years in Extension and rural sociology at Iowa State. Ostendorf continues to be a minister in the United Church of Christ, as well as organizing on issues of social, economic, and racial justice.In an hourlong conversation, the two of them reflected on their experience of the 1980s, the changes that have happened in agriculture and rural communities in the decades since, and the importance of history.

Initial Findings from US Department of Energy’s Better Plants Virtual in-Plant Training on 50001 Ready

Manufacturing facilities use about 35% of the domestic energy in the United States every year. Implementing an effective energy management system (EnMS) is one of the most important approaches to improve energy efficiency. However, the implementation of EnMS is low for many countries (including the US) and even for energy-intensive sectors. The reasons for the low implementation rate of energy management systems had been investigated by multiple researchers, but very few studies have focused on the barriers and challenges of implementing ISO 50001-based energy management systems. To contribute to this understudied area, this paper discusses the implementation and outcomes of the first Better Plants 50001 Ready Virtual In-plant Training. This paper first provides an overview of 50001 Ready and the 50001 Ready Navigator Tool. Then, it provides details on this training event and its outcomes. Finally, it discusses findings from the responses to 40 live polling questions about the status of the 25 tasks of the 50001 Ready Navigator for participating companies, key components of the participating manufacturing companies’ energy management systems, and challenges and barriers that these companies are facing. The findings suggest that although many companies understood the importance of an effective energy management system, about half of them do not understand the required resources for building energy management systems, and most of them have only just begun establishing these systems and need more assistance and resources in multiple areas. More specifically, more assistance is necessary for the following: (1) improving corporate management’s understanding of the time and resources needed to build an EnMS as well as the benefits; (2) creating linear regression models for more accurate energy performance tracking; (3) understanding energy use, collecting and analyzing energy performance data; (4) optimizing equipment operational controls, and creating action plans.

Teaching Radiographic Caries Detection and Treatment Planning: A Seminar Using an Audience Response System

This study presents a seminar model for teaching radiographic caries detection and treatment planning at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo. The seminar is based partly on an audience response system (ARS) and uses patient cases to focus on caries risk assessment and treatment planning. This paper describes the seminar design, implementation, learning outcomes, and observational study of variability in caries registrations and students’ attitudes to use of ARS. Dental and dental hygiene students participate in two seminar modules. Module 1 aims to develop and increase individual student skills in radiographic caries lesion detection, scoring, and differential diagnosis. Students perform trial registrations on bitewings using an ARS with anonymous live polling, and scorings are discussed in plenum. Students then perform individual registrations on 12 bitewing pairs. Using digital scoring, students detect and grade caries lesions on all approximal and occlusal tooth surfaces. After the session, students use the ARS to repeat scorings on selected tooth surfaces, and results are again discussed in plenum. Module 2 involves group exercises on 4 patient cases that are later presented with plenary discussions. In total, 1,624 caries registrations performed by 150 students attending the seminar between 2016 and 2018 were assessed for variability between students. As expected, variations in caries registrations were observed between students, mostly related to restored surfaces or tooth surfaces that were otherwise difficult to register. In 2022, 63 dental and dental hygiene students attending the seminar answered a questionnaire about use of ARS. The responses were scored using a five-point Likert scale. Overall, no significant difference in satisfaction with the ARS-based module was observed between dental and dental hygiene students (χ² test, p > 0.05). The majority of the students were positive toward the use of ARS (94%), but some disagreed on the role of ARS in usefulness for understanding the seminar content (3.2%), and in increasing their confidence in radiographic registration of caries (3.2%). The ARS-based module provides a positive learning environment that ensures student anonymity, interactivity, and engagement, and combined with the other seminar module gives students basic skills in caries detection and treatment planning.

Exploring grower strategies and needs for enhancing organic disease management of tomato late blight

AbstractLate blight, caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans, poses a significant challenge to organic tomato and potato production systems across the globe. To enhance education and outreach programming pertaining to tomato organic late blight management in Wisconsin, we sought to identify grower strategies and needs through an online survey conducted during spring 2018. Our findings demonstrated that organic growers emphasized crop diversity, crop rotation and soil health in their late blight management decisions. Grower concerns about biopesticides were identified and suggest that the use of input-based products within integrated management programs could be enhanced by further research on effectiveness and modes of actions. Additionally, stronger emphasis on oomycete pathogen biology and the significance of late blight as a community disease were identified as important areas of emphasis in the development of organic disease management education programming and resources that promote more effective cultural and chemical disease management strategies that adhere to the regulation and principles underlying the USDA National Organic Program. The integration of a live polling questionnaire conducted in winter 2019 allowed us to corroborate findings from the online survey and underscored the importance of two-way learning to enhance outreach efforts between Extension and organic growers in Wisconsin and the surrounding upper Midwestern states.

Recommendations for effective documentation in regional anesthesia: an expert panel Delphi consensus project

Background and objectivesDocumentation is important for quality improvement, education, and research. There is currently a lack of recommendations regarding key aspects of documentation in regional anesthesia. The aim of this...

Pacific Eclipse – A tabletop exercise on smallpox pandemic response

BackgroundIn December 2019, we ran Pacific Eclipse, a pandemic tabletop exercise using smallpox originating in Fiji as a case study. Pacific Eclipse brought together international stakeholders from health, defence, law enforcement, emergency management and a range of other organisations. AimTo review potential gaps in preparedness and identify modifiable factors which could prevent a pandemic or mitigate the impact of a pandemic. MethodsPacific Eclipse was held on December 9–10 in Washington DC, Phoenix and Honolulu simultaneously. The scenario began in Fiji and becomes a pandemic. Mathematical modelling of smallpox transmission was used to simulate the epidemic under different conditions and to test the effect of interventions. Live polling, using Poll Everywhere software that participants downloaded onto their smart phones, was used to gather participant decisions as the scenario unfolded. Stakeholders from state and federal government and non-government organisations from The United States, The United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, as well as industry and non-government organisations attended. ResultsThe scenario progressed in three phases and participants were able to make decisions during each phase using live polling. The polling showed very diverse and sometimes conflicting decision making. Factors influential to pandemic severity were identified and categorised as modifiable or unmodifiable. A series of recommendations were made on the modifiable determinants of pandemic severity and how these can be incorporated into pandemic planning. These included preventing an attack through intelligence, law enforcement and legislation, improved speed of diagnosis, speed and completeness of case finding and case isolation, speed and security of vaccination response (including stockpiling), speed and completeness of contact tracing, protecting critical infrastructure and business continuity, non-pharmaceutical interventions (social distancing, PPE, border control) and protecting first responders. DiscussionPacific Eclipse illustrated the impact of a pandemic of smallpox under different response scenarios, which were validated to some extent by the COVID-19 pandemic. The framework developed from the scenario draws out modifiable determinants of pandemic severity which can inform pandemic planning for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and for future pandemics.

Applying treatment advances in castration-resistant prostate cancer: The influence of serial digital education on the uro-oncology team.

20 Background: Improvements in the understanding of prostate tumor development have spurred advances in biomarker testing and new therapies for prostate cancer, providing clinicians with expanded testing and treatment options. However, these changes have led to competence gaps regarding the use of biomarker testing, integration of PARP inhibitors, application of new data for nmCRPC and mCRPC, and adverse event management. To address these needs, a serial educational initiative was designed for the urology-oncology team. Methods: A 4-part CE activity was launched live-online in December, 2020, and remains on-demand through December, 2021 at UroCareLive.com and OMedLive.com. The activity was launched in partnership with Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA) and included case presentations, live polling, and Q&A. Knowledge and competence questions were administered pre-activity, immediate post-activity, and 2-months post-activity. Patient and clinical practice-impact questions were also asked at the 2-month follow-up. Data from these questions were analyzed to determine engagement and clinical impact. Results: To date, 761 clinicians have participated in the activity. All 12 CE test questions reflected improvements in knowledge and competence, 11 of which were statistically significant. Questions focused on: genomic testing, biomarker analysis, recent clinical trial study results, newly approved therapies, and adverse event management. At 2-mos. follow-up, 70% reported improved behavioral impact on clinical practice and 63% reported impact on patient experience and outcomes. Clinicians provided write-in examples of these changes, illustrating improvements in patient-reported satisfaction, genetic testing, and use of newer therapies, including PARP inhibitors. Practice pattern questions pertaining to biomarker testing and the use of emerging therapies showed the majority of post-program respondents (42%) preferred to utilize blood/serum-based biomarker tests for their patient vs urine- or tissue-based tests. The greatest reported challenges to biomarker testing were affordability (30%) and lack of guideline clarity (23%). The top 2 barriers to adoption of new agents were reported as lack of awareness and lack of experience (32% and 20%, respectively). Conclusions: The activity successfully improved uro-oncology team knowledge of genetic testing and newer therapies to manage castration-resistant prostate cancer. Learners demonstrated significant improvements in competence concerning biomarker testing, treatment personalization, and adverse event management. Open-ended responses to behavioral impact questions illustrated improvements in biomarker usage, application of newer therapies, and confidence in patient counseling regarding treatment options.

CT-403: Adoption of Approved CAR-T Therapies Among U.S. Community Hematologists/Oncologists

Context Several chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies are approved in the U.S. for the treatment of relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma (R/R LBCL). Almost half of all U.S. patients with cancer are treated in community-based oncology practices. Understanding the adoption of novel therapies by community hematologists/oncologists (cH/O) is critical to assessing their future utilization and impact on clinical outcomes. Objective To assess one-year temporal trends for CAR-T utilization among cH/O and their perceptions regarding the barriers to adoption of CAR-T therapies in R/R LBCL. Design U.S. cH/O were convened at live meetings held in February 2019 (cohort A) and Winter 2020 (cohort B). Participants were queried on their CAR-T therapy perceptions, utilization, and referral patterns. Responses were captured via a web-based survey and live polling during the meetings. Results Cohorts A and B comprised 59 and 168 participants, respectively; 61% and 71% identified their primary specialty as hematology/oncology; 94% and 90% practice in a community setting; both cohorts see an average of 20+ patients per day on clinic days. Significantly more participants in Cohort B had referred patients for CAR-T in the preceding 6 months (54% vs 93%, p Conclusion CAR-T referrals increased, but the rate of therapy infusion was unchanged. Cost and toxicity remain significant barriers to utilization. Support from manufacturers, payers, and CAR-T centers is vital to facilitate timely access to therapy for patients.

Addressing Challenges in Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Impact of Education on Practice Behaviors and Knowledge

Background: Optimal outcomes for patients with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) require both rigorous patient adherence to oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy and regular monitoring of treatment response by clinicians. Clinicians caring for patients with CML face a number of challenges with respect to management including selecting initial therapy, monitoring for treatment resistance and failure, and determining when to switch therapy. As a result of barriers including lack of time to search guidelines and lack of experience with CML, analyses have demonstrated that adherence to management guidelines, such as those of the European LeukemiaNet and National Comprehensive Cancer Network, is poor (Goldberg SL, et al. J Oncol Pract. 2015;11:e398-e404; Guérin A, et al. Curr Med Res Opin . 2014;30:1345-1352). To address these challenges, we created an education activity focused on molecular profiling, treatment selection, and management of treatment outcomes. Learner responses were evaluated to assess the influence of education.Methods: A live-online 1-hour video continuing medical education activity with slides, polling and live questions was launched on October 27, 2016 and made available on-demand at www.OMedLive.com through October 27, 2017. CME test questions were administered at 3 time points (pre-activity, immediate post-activity, and after 8-weeks). Data from these test questions, live polling responses, and questions that learners posed during live Q&A were analyzed to determine engagement, lessons learned, and continuing education gaps. Tests of statistical significance were conducted using the McNemar test for matched pairs (learners who completed both pre/post & pre/survey, respectively). Effect size was computed using Cohen's d (for all significant findings).Results: Forty-five of 149 (30%) registered learners completed all pre-, post-, and 8-week follow-up surveys, of whom, 71% reported the educational activity positively influenced patient experience or outcome, and 76% reported it positively altered their clinical practice. Learners reported improvements in their ability to assess the relative safety, efficacy and tolerability profiles of TKIs used to treat CML (69%), manage potential adverse events that may be associated with TKI therapies in patients with CML (67%), educate patients on the recent improvements and benefits of existing therapies with respect to survival outcomes (60%), and follow recommendations from clinical practice guidelines on CML (64%). As the result of education, 95 of 149 (64%) of learners reported commitments to change in regards to: medical/practice knowledge (88%), care attitudes (84%), practice behavior (84%) and patient clinical outcomes (79%). Learners demonstrated improved competence via a case scenario which required identifying the optimal next step for a 61-year old patient with CML who was not meeting treatment milestones. They also showed improved knowledge on the efficacy of specific TKIs in newly diagnosed CML patients, the definition of a complete cytogenetic response, and use of molecular profiling and influence of molecular response on prognosis. Although this study is limited by lack of access to practice data, outcomes results and participant questions indicate clinicians may benefit from continuing education on CML.Conclusions: Ongoing education on CML can yield immediate and sustained gains in knowledge, competence, and performance, which may improve adherence to guidelines and outcomes for patients. DisclosuresSteensma:Amgen: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; H3 Biosciences: Consultancy; Pfizer: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Novartis: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Pfizer: Consultancy; Celgene: Consultancy; Takeda: Consultancy; Janssen: Consultancy, Research Funding; Incyte: Equity Ownership; Onconova: Consultancy.

Addressing gaps in care for patients with rare cancers and blood disorders: The impact of a collaborative digital education initiative.

e23005 Background: Clinicians are uniquely challenged to manage patients with rare cancers and blood disorders due to a lack of knowledge of diagnosis and management guidelines for these conditions. These conditions comprise a larger proportion of diagnosed cancers in minority populations, among whom a worse 5-year survival is realized in adults versus adolescents and children. Patients often experience delayed diagnoses, have limited treatment options, access to specialists, and limited clinical trials. Education surrounding rare cancers and blood disorders, diagnostic criteria, approved agents, and emerging novel agents is essential to improve treatment outcomes for patients with these rare malignancies. Methods: A 2-part CE and American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification activity was launched live-online in October and November, 2020, and remains on-demand through November, 2021 at OMedLive.com, comprising 9 hours of virtual education. This first annual activity was launched in partnership with National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), and featured key opinion leaders with extensive expertise in rare cancers and blood disorders. Session components included case presentations, downloadable resources, live polling, and audience real-time Q&A. Knowledge and competence questions were administered pre- and immediate post-activity. Patient and clinical practice impact questions were also asked at 2-month follow-up. Data from these questions were analyzed to determine engagement, remaining gaps, and the unique challenges of managing rare cancers and blood disorders. Results: 996 clinicians have participated in the activity to date. All 28 CE test questions reflected improvements in knowledge and competence regarding symptom recognition, diagnosis, clinical trial data, guidelines, treatment options, and adverse event management. At 2-mos. follow up, 71% reported improvements in clinical practice and 67% reported improvements in patient impact (n = 66). Almost half (48%) indicated diagnosis as their most significant challenge, with other noted barriers including: limited access to molecular testing (29%) and limited knowledge of tests to order (17%). The top 3 reported treatment challenges were: a lack of clinical evidence (24%), limited treatment options (22%), and high treatment cost (16%). Updated and expanded data will be shared. Conclusions: Following the targeted collaborative educational initiative, clinicians demonstrated clear knowledge and competency improvements in critical areas such as recognition, diagnosis, and management, and reported significant improvements in patient outcomes and clinical practice. The results of the two-month impact survey demonstrated a need for further tailored education on diagnostic testing and clinical evidence on treatment options for rare malignancies.

879 Establishing the First Eoe Deanery-Wide Trainee Led Virtual Journal Club: Keeping Up Morale by Encouraging Trainee Interaction and Continuous Professional Development During the Hiatus to Teaching Activities Enforced by Coronavirus

IntroductionOver the initial COVID months and with the cancellation of several teaching programs / courses/ conferences; we identified a NEED for trainee interaction and continuous professional development, despite staff redeployments. We since established a deanery-wide trainee led VIRTUAL journal club, run by the Surgical Trainees of East of England Research collaborative (STEER) group.MethodFollowing decision in May2020, the STEER group collated curriculum topics and related landmark papers, drafting a programmed-schedule for sessions (45mins – 1hour). CPD accreditation was sought and received from RCSEd prior to some sessions. Sessions were delivered using the Microsoft Teams app (via desktop/tablet/phone). Targeted audience included FYs, CTs, STs, JCFs, SCFs (candidates preparing for MRCS/FRCS or interested in academia). Live polling / feedback forms and attendance certificates were distributed.ResultsSix journal club sessions have been run to-date. A minimum of 15-20 participants attended each session with spread of junior/senior trainees. Sessions were video recorded for repeat playback for those unable to attend. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with good engagement from participants.ConclusionsA deanery wide virtual journal club was positively received by trainees and benefits included: critique and dissemination of evidence (especially recently with COVID-related literature), trainee interaction and keeping up-to-date and understanding and analysing information.

Student perceptions of technological tools for flipped instruction: The case of Padlet, Kahoot! and Cirrus

Technological tools used in teaching and learning have been reported to influence their satisfaction, engagement and their continued effort in learning (Roach, 2014). The present study, therefore, investigated students’ perceptions of technological use in a flipped classroom at university level through evaluation of three different web-based tools, using the lens of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) (Davis, 1989; Venkatesh & Davis, 2000). These tools include a collaborative canvas tool (Padlet), a live polling platform (Kahoot!) and an annotation tool (Cirrus). Results from focus group interviews show that most of the students had positive perceptions of the three technological tools targeted in this study. Nevertheless, using the TAM model that draws on two indexes, namely usefulness and perceived ease of use, the findings revealed students’ mixed perceptions towards the three tools. Particularly, Padlet was perceived to be useful for both independent and colloborative learning, but less easy to use when there was too much content. Kahoot! was considered the most useful and easy to use for revision of learnt concepts. Finally, Cirrus was easy to use, but less useful for creative tasks. The results are discussed in terms of the role of technological tools in flipped learning, and implications for technologically enhanced flipped instruction are suggested.

Involving the Public in Data Linkage Research

Introduction“The Consensus Statement on Public Involvement and Engagement with Data-Intensive Health Research”, recent data breaches, and growing public awareness and controversy associated with secondary use of health data all highlight the need to understand what data sharing the public will support, under what circumstances, for what purposes and with whom.
 Objectives and ApproachThis symposium explores methods and findings from public engagement at all stages of data linkage research, beginning with short presentations (~6-8 minutes) on recent work:
 
 Mhairi Aitken: Consensus Statement - principles and an application using deliberative workshops to explore public expectations of public benefits from data-intensive health research
 Annette Braunack-Mayer/Felicity Flack: Surveys and citizens’ juries: Sharing government data with private industry
 Kim McGrail/Mike Burgess: Public deliberations on cross-sector data linkage, and combining public and private sources of data
 Alison Paprica: Plain language communication informed by Health Data Research Network Canada’s Public Advisory Council.
 
 Half the session will be spent interacting with the audience through live polling. The moderator will post a series of poll question such as “What is the most important thing for meaningful public engagement?” to prompt audience thinking on the topic. After the audience responses are revealed, panelists will share their own views about what they think is the best answer, and the main reason(s) behind their choice. The last 10-15 minutes of the session will be reserved for Q&A and dialogue with the audience.
 ResultsWe anticipate that this approach will surface emerging and tacit knowledge from presenters and the audience, and augment that through generative discussion.
 Conclusion / ImplicationsSession attendees will leave with a better understanding of the current state of knowledge and ways to talk about that understanding with other researchers, policy makers and the public.

Utilization of a Virtual Information Session to Increase Engagement With Prospective Applicants in the Setting of COVID-19

PurposeThis study aimed to assess the efficacy of a virtual information session hosted by a diagnostic radiology residency program at addressing applicant concerns about the 2020-2021 interview cycle and highlighting key aspects of the residency program. MethodsParticipants were recruited to attend the virtual information session over a 2-week period via social media and communication with medical school radiology interest groups. Attendees were able to submit questions or topics of interest prior to the session. The virtual information session was hosted by trainees and faculty from a radiology residency. Data regarding the demographics of the attendees and the efficacy of the session were obtained through interactive live polling during the virtual session and a voluntary anonymous postsession survey. ResultsA total of 171 attendees participated in the virtual information session. Of the attendees, 42% learned about the session from Twitter and 72% were fourth-year medical students applying for residency. Among topics addressed during the session, attendees indicated that they were most interested in learning about “Application strategies during COVID-19” during an in-session poll. On the post-session survey, 96% of attendees reported being more knowledgeable about the residency program culture and the breadth of research and educational opportunities. ConclusionGiven the virtual nature of the 2020-2021 residency application cycle, utilization of web-based platforms for recruitment will be essential. Virtual information sessions can be effective at providing insight into aspects of a residency program that are typically gained during the in-person interview experience.

Enhancing the quality of supervision: description and initial outcomes of a blended-learning approach to RANZCP supervisor accreditation.

Evaluation of a blended learning adaptation of the accreditation process for supervisors in the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists' (RANZCP) Competency-Based Fellowship Program. The adaption of the accreditation process is described, and a mixed-methods approach was taken in its evaluation. Descriptive statistics are presented for participant responses to and engagement with interactive workshop elements. The Wilcoxon signed ranks test was applied to examine the change in participants' confidence in their understanding of the expectations of a supervisor at the commencement and conclusion of the workshop. Free text evaluative responses were subject to qualitative content analysis. Most participants expressed a preference for the blended learning workshop format and indicated that live polling improved the learning experience. Additionally, participants expressed greater confidence in their understanding of the expectations of the supervisor role following workshop completion. The blended learning approach to supervisor training was preferred by participants and may provide a model to be adopted by other training committees and institutions.

Effect of video-based patient education on pancreatic cancer knowledge and behavior.

11005 Background: Treatment outcomes for pancreatic cancer are optimized when patients/caregivers are engaged, informed and supported participants in their care. However, challenges exist regarding care engagement, disease and treatment related education, and the attainment of adequate psychosocial support. To address these needs, we created video-based patient education activities with the National Pancreas Foundation to empower patients/care with information and resources on pancreatic cancer facts, diagnosis, medical management, and strategies to minimize side effects and maximize quality of life. Methods: One 1-hour patient education activity was broadcast live and online, followed by on-demand release, in 2018-2019 at CancerCoachLive.com and via Facebook Video for 12 months. Features included panel discussions, slides, live polling and Q&A, and video vignettes of real patient experiences. Knowledge-focused test questions were administered at 3 time points (pre-activity, immediate post-activity, and 2-mos [follow-up] post). Behavioral and communication-focused questions were also asked at follow-up. Data from these questions, live poll responses, and learner-submitted questions pre-event and during live Q&A were analyzed to determine engagement, lessons learned and continuing patient needs. Results: In total, 6,276 patients took part in the activity. Patient questions prior to and during the activity focused on basic knowledge about pancreas gland function, tumor development, disease escalation, and medical management. In-session polling results revealed that prognosis and life expectancy were the top concerns for participants. Two months post-education evaluation showed: 33% reported improved communication with their healthcare providers (HCPs) regarding pancreatic cancer; 46% reported improved feelings of being more “in-control” of health care decisions; 25% reported improved care behaviors for their health. Reports of improved HCP communication were specific to: side effect management, clinical trials availability, treatment option knowledge, and confidence related to engaging in discussions. Knowledge improvements were observed for 3 of 4 questions related to facts about the pancreas, pancreatic cancer, and treatment.Conclusions: Patient/caregiver education on pancreatic cancer yields gains in knowledge and behavior, improves patient/caregiver engagement, improves treatment decision-making, and maximizes quality of life.

Student perceptions of technological tools for flipped instruction: The case of Padlet, Kahoot! and Cirrus

Technological tools used in teaching and learning have been reported to influence their satisfaction, engagement and their continued effort in learning (Roach, 2014). The present study, therefore, investigated students’ perceptions of technological use in a flipped classroom at university level through evaluation of three different web-based tools, using the lens of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) (Davis, 1989; Venkatesh & Davis, 2000). These tools include a collaborative canvas tool (Padlet), a live polling platform (Kahoot!) and an annotation tool (Cirrus). Results from focus group interviews show that most of the students had positive perceptions of the three technological tools targeted in this study. Nevertheless, using the TAM model that draws on two indexes, namely usefulness and perceived ease of use, the findings revealed students’ mixed perceptions towards the three tools. Particularly, Padlet was perceived to be useful for both independent and colloborative learning, but less easy to use when there was too much content. Kahoot! was considered the most useful and easy to use for revision of learnt concepts. Finally, Cirrus was easy to use, but less useful for creative tasks. The results are discussed in terms of the role of technological tools in flipped learning, and implications for technologically enhanced flipped instruction are suggested.